GEMAMG

I just bought a 2012 C63 W204 sedan with 41,360 kms on it and everything works well and is in great shape except that I can't get the USB port in the armrest storage area to charge my phone. Does anyone know if that USB port does charge the phone or is it only for connecting an Ipod or phone to the Comand system?
Also, any recommendations for checking if my engine cam adjusters are wearing and when I should change my MCT trans fluid, at 65,000km someone told me but not sure if that's true.
Sorry for all the questions but I thought this forum might know answers cuz always enjoyed being a part of it a year or two ago when I owned a 2016 C450.
Thanks
Glenn

Mort

The scheduled maintenance for the MCT oil and filter change is - 60000KM or 4 years. Based on time it is past due on your 2012 C63.
The cam adjusters will be noisy at startup if they are worn and there is a lot of description of this if you search the forum.
Welcome and enjoy your C63.

Ninjadom

Hi there, I recently got a 2011 C63 and figured out the USB port.

The USB port does NOT charge my iPhone 11 Pro Max directly using a lightning cable.

However, I got a wireless phone car charger cradle that uses USB-C and the port DOES power that which in-turn charges my iPhone.

This is the product that I have:

Hinyx Wireless Car Charger, 2 in 1 Qi 10W Fast Wireless Auto-Clamping Charge Car Air Vent Mount Phone Holder for Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+/S8/S8+/S7+/Note 8/Note 5/ Apple iPhone 11 Pro/X/XS/Max/XR

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07QXXZXHM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_IH7xFbNQ48P3S

CheckOrHold

The port you speak of barely charges my phones. With the phone closed, it'll trickle a charge in just slightly enough to charge it up. When the phone is open, it'll drain at a slightly slower rate. I had to get a usb port that I plug into the cigarette lighter to actually charge the phone.

GEMAMG

Thanks for the info on the tranny fluid change. I'll check around for a trans oil kit, - I beleive it is for a 722.9 transmission, correct?

GEMAMG

Thanks very much for the info and suggestion for a phone charger setup.

Mort

Yes the transmission is a 722.930. This is not really a simple procedure and you will need some way to monitor transmission fluid temperature to know when to seal it back up.
Here is some DIY info on this procedure:
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ce-thread.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...s-learned.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...id-change.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...vice-done.html

GL